PRESS RELEASE: Virginia Chamber Response to Governor Spanberger’s Data Center Accountability Framework
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA — The Virginia Chamber of Commerce recognizes Governor Abigail Spanberger’s focus on protecting Virginia families and businesses from rising energy costs and ensuring that economic development benefits communities across the Commonwealth. However, we are concerned that portions of the data center accountability framework announced today could weaken Virginia’s competitiveness, deter future investment, and hinder […]
Virginia Chamber Statement on Proposed NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy Merger
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA — The NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy announcement today outlines a number of very positive benefits for Virginia, including new jobs and investment, workforce development, expanded energy infrastructure, and opportunities to strengthen the Commonwealth’s energy supply chain. These future investments would support Virginia’s continued economic growth and competitiveness at a time when reliable, affordable energy is increasingly […]
Virginia Chamber Statement: CNBC Rankings Reinforce the Need to Keep Virginia Competitive
Statement: CNBC Rankings Reinforce the Need to Keep Virginia Competitive RICHMOND, VIRGINIA — The Virginia Chamber of Commerce recognizes the release of CNBC’s America’s Top States for Business 2026 rankings, which placed Virginia No. 3, improving one position from its No. 4 ranking in 2025. The rankings once again highlight the Commonwealth’s many competitive advantages including infrastructure, technology and […]
Virginia Chamber Names Hall as New President and CEO
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA — Today, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce announced the appointment of Brad N. Hall as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) after a national search. He will assume the position on June 29, 2026. Hall succeeds Keith Martin, who has served as Interim CEO since August of 2025. Keith will remain with the Chamber […]
Virginia Leaders Chart the Future of Healthcare at 2026 Virginia Healthcare Conference
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA — Today, the Virginia Chamber Foundation and the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association convened healthcare executives, employers, policymakers, and more than 300 leaders from across the Commonwealth for the 2026 Virginia Healthcare Conference, a statewide event focused on advancing the healthcare priorities outlined in Blueprint Virginia 2035. Discussions throughout the day focused on strengthening […]
VIRGINIA CHAMBER LAUNCHES STATEWIDE “KEEP VIRGINIA OPEN” CAMPAIGN HONORING BUSINESS COMMITMENTS
Statewide effort focuses on Virginia’s business climate and long-term investment outlook ahead of the budget vote RICHMOND, Va., May 19, 2026 — As General Assembly budget conferees work toward an upcoming vote, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce today launched “Keep Virginia Open,” a statewide campaign focused on the Commonwealth’s track record of honoring commitments to businesses. […]
Virginia Chamber Foundation Hosts Second Annual Virginia Women’s Leadership Forum
RICHMOND, VA—March 12, 2026—The Virginia Chamber Foundation, in partnership with Atlantic Union Bank, hosted its second annual Virginia Women’s Leadership Forum today at the Altria Theater. This forum, held during Women’s History Month, gathered nearly 300 business and community leaders for a day of leadership dialogue, policy insight, and meaningful networking focused on advancing women […]
VIRGINIA BUSINESSES AND BUSINESS LEADERS URGE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO PROTECT STATE’S ECONOMY AND REPUTATION IN STATE BUDGET
More than 50 Virginia businesses and Virginia business organizations from across the state urge budget writers to exclude Senate’s termination of Data Center Retail Sales and Use Tax Exemption from final budget A statewide coalition of more than 50 prominent Virginia businesses and business organizations from across the state today asked Virginia legislators to protect […]
Governor Spanberger Announces Expansion of Paid Internship Opportunities with Virginia Businesses
InternshipsVA Helps Businesses Create Internship Programs RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today launched InternshipsVA, a new statewide program to help Virginia employers design and launch high-quality, paid internships for higher education students in Virginia. The Commonwealth has committed $14.5 million each year to support this program. The Governor was joined by leaders of the Virginia […]
Jennifer Siciliano, Chief External Affairs Officer of UVA Health, Elected Chair of Virginia Chamber Board of Directors
RICHMOND, VA–February 4, 2026–The Virginia Chamber of Commerce today announced the election of Jen Siciliano, chief external affairs officer of UVA Health, as chair of the Virginia Chamber’s Board of Directors for 2026. Siciliano was elected during the Chamber’s Annual Meeting and brings over 30 years of leadership and public policy experience to the role. […]
